MARKET UPDATE: Sensex up 60 points at 51,760 levels and the Nifty holding above the 15,200-mark
Published On: Thursday, February 18, 2021 | By: Team KnowMyStock
The benchmark indices in India traded flat with a positive bias in today's(18th February 2021) early deals, ahead of the weekly options expiry, on the back of mixed global cues.
Among the headline indices, the S&P BSE Sensex was up 60 points at 51,760 levels and the Nifty50 was holding above the 15,200-mark. ONGC gained 3 percent and was the top Sensex gainer, followed by State Bank of India which rose 2 percent. On the other hand, ICICI Bank and Bajaj Finance fell over 1 percent, each.
The Nifty sectoral indices traded mixed, with the Nifty PSU Bank index, up 3 percent, leading the gainers.
Ambuja Cements, Enkei Wheels, RCL Retail, Rollatainers and Twinstar Industries are scheduled to announce their quarterly earnings today.